Seth Beer is heating up at Triple-A Reno and could be on his way back to ARI soon. Plus, finding opportunity for a couple young arms in LA; Taylor Rogers' troubles in SD; Ryan McMahon's PT in COL should be safe; and, an update on Willie Calhoun in SF.

Examing the case for Cal Mitchell, Jake Fraley, Caleb Kilian, Tyrone Taylor, and Andre Pallante to be standout players in the second half.

Exploring the path to fantasy relevance for Corbin Martin, Joey Bart, Edwin Rios, Miguel Vargas, Luis Campusano and Ryan Vilade in the second half.

STL is scuffling at the plate. What are the potential solutions? Plus, annual trade rumors regarding Josh Hader have emerged in MIL; a pop-up first base prospect could be making the case for a future role in CIN; the future of the outfield in CHC could be taking shape; and, a look at potential rotation additions for PIT for the second half.

There was a lot of movement on the 3B depth chart in SF in the last week. Plus, an under-the-radar name to monitor in the 2nd half in COL; can we finally prepare for Tatis' return in SD?; can Lux latch onto a bigger role in LA?; and, ARI has a logjam in the outfield that it could solve in the next few weeks.

Luis Robert hasn't taken a step forward in his power production, and his plate skills may hold him back in the short term. Trevor Story is still a strong power/speed producer, but his skills illustrate his floor is lacking. Plus, Dean Kremer has taken a legitimate step forward, Logan Gilbert is not the Cy Young candidate he currently appears to be, and Ryan Pressly is stable in the closer role in HOU.

Yerry De Los Santos has emerged as a reliable setup man in PIT. Plus, Nico Hoerner is making the case to be shortstop of the future for CHC; a look at a few impending returns to the rotation in CIN; a potential consequence of the return of Pedro Severino in MIL; and, the future of the catcher position in STL.

Elehuris Montero has been promoted (again) to COL, but where is his path to PT? Plus, Craig Kimbrel shouldn't be in danger of losing save chances for LA; a number of young arms could reinforce the SF bullpen; another post-hype pitching prospect to watch in SD; and, an updated look at Geraldo Perdomo's role in ARI.

Albert Almora has taken advantage of expanded playing time in CIN and may be revitalizing his career. Plus, MIL needs help in the rotation to be a true playoff contender; STL has another intriguing prospect on the rise; the CHC rotation may not offer as much opportunity as it appears; and, a pitching prospect is closing in on his debut in PIT.

Jake Lamb is likely to find his way to a big-league roster in 2022, even if it's not in LA. Plus, potential trade deadline impacts in ARI and COL, and a prospect watch in SF and SD.

Who is the long-term playing time winner in MIL's outfield after the DFA of Lorenzo Cain? Plus, how CIN should approach the trade deadline and who might they have to trade? Even more prospects are taking over in PIT, who's going to lose out? What's going on with Juan Yepez in STL? And, is Nick Madrigal already facing a crossroads of his career in CHC?